Airstrike - Initial Attack (CD)

Name: Airstrike - Initial Attack (CD)
SKU: 1004513641
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From the heart of the forgotten American Midwest comes one of the rarest and most forgotten heavy metal releases of the '80s - Airstrike's Initial Attack. Originally pressed in just 100 vinyl copies and 300 cassettes back in 1986, this ultra-limited release has become a true holy grail for collectors of obscure U.S. Metal, with original copies fetching up to $400 on the secondhand markets.Formed in Lincoln, Nebraska, Airstrike quickly carved a name for themselves with their explosive live shows and a high-voltage sound that blended razor-sharp riffs, melodic hooks, and anthemic choruses - drawing comparisons to the likes of early DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT, and KEEL. Their only full-length album, Initial Attack, captures the pure essence of American 80s metal, combining hair metal energy with hard rock swagger and a uniquely Midwestern edge.Airstrike toured the Midwest for about 3 years. Unfortunately, their career ended in Cincinnati, Ohio, after Gregg Lee's car accident sidelined the band for nine months. During this hiatus, Nick St. Nicholas of STEPPENWOLF offered Lee a role in his project The Wolf, which Lee declined due to injuries. St. Nicholas then recruited other Airstrike members, effectively dissolving the band.These connections underline the pedigree of a band that may have been overlooked in their time, but whose music deserves a second life today.Whether you're discovering Initial Attack for the first time or revisiting a long-lost favorite, this is your chance to own a piece of heavy metal history - finally restored and made available to the world once again. Includes audio fully remastered from the best available sources, original artwork and rare band photos.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Aimin' For The Heart
2. You'll Get Your Way
3. High Heels, Low Deals
4. Right Before Your Eyes
5. DMZ
6. Initial Attack
7. Angel Of Pain
8. She's Still Gone
9. Aimin For The Heart (demo)
10. Anytime Love (demo)
11. Call Of The Wild (demo)
12. Fairytale Love Affair (demo)
13. High Heels Low Deals (demo)
14. Teaser (demo)
15. Whatcha Doin' Tonight (demo)
16. Angel Of Pain (live)
17. Aimin' For The Heart (live)
18. Livin' For The Women (live)

Specifications

Record label: Lost Realm Records

Musical Artist: Airstrike

Format: CD

Street Date: November 14, 2025

TCIN: 1004513641

UPC: 5601218181113

Item Number (DPCI): 244-06-9363

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 5.59 inches length x 4.93 inches width x 0.41 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.19 pounds

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